SMSTS Project Planning and Management 2

Question 1

Under CDM 2015, who is responsible for preparing the Construction Phase Plan before work begins on site?

Accepted Answer

The Principal Contractor

Answer

The Principal Designer

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The Client

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The Site Manager

Question 2

A Gantt chart is primarily used in project management to:

Accepted Answer

Display task schedules and timelines visually

Answer

Calculate project costs

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Assess site hazards

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Record near-miss incidents

Question 3

What is the purpose of a 'look-ahead programme' on a construction project?

Accepted Answer

To plan work activities for the next 2–6 weeks in detail

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To review completed work for quality

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To document accidents retrospectively

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To set the project's final completion date

Question 4

When planning site logistics, which factor most directly affects the sequencing of construction activities?

Accepted Answer

Lead times for material delivery

Answer

The client's preferred colour scheme

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The number of site offices

Answer

Staff holiday schedules only

Question 5

A 'critical path' in project scheduling represents:

Accepted Answer

The longest sequence of dependent tasks that determines project duration

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The safest route through a site

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The route taken by emergency vehicles

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The most expensive work package

Question 6

Which document sets out the environmental management requirements and site rules that contractors must follow?

Accepted Answer

The Site-specific Environmental Management Plan

Answer

The Pre-Construction Information Pack

Answer

The F10 notification form

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The health surveillance register

Question 7

When is it most appropriate to revise a project programme?

Accepted Answer

When unforeseen events significantly impact planned progress

Answer

Only at project completion

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Whenever a subcontractor requests it

Answer

Only if the client insists in writing